by The Port Light Staff Music education is something that is very important to the Port Chester community. Beyond very important. It is ingrained in the identity of the community. The benefits of music and…
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by Amelia Jimenez The PCHS Drama Club’s production of Check Please had audience members laughing every night! This year, the drama club decided to switch things up this year with a lighthearted comedy, Check Please,…
Angela Olivera, Journalist ● 2 February, 2024
To celebrate Christmas, and to create a festive environment, on December 18th, Port Chester High School held its annual winter concert. This is an event…
Heiry Pena & Ashley Sanchez ● 20 December, 2023
Christmas is rapidly approaching and you may be struggling to think of what to get your loved ones or friends. So The Port Light has…
Daniela Lucas, Journalist ● December 5, 2023
On November 18th, the Port Chester High Orchestra was invited to attend the White Plains Orchestra Festival. The day-long event would consist of performances from the Port Chester, Henry Hudson High School Orchestra and the White Plains High School Orchestra; one on one mentoring with each orchestra, and a performance by the St. Thomas Orchestra to end the day…
Yvette Solis, Short Story Board ● December 5, 2023
There is a house. Or an apartment. Or a mansion. Or a cabin in the woods. It doesn’t matter the location you think of in this story, it doesn’t change what happens. It always ends the same…
Katherine Callaway, Journalist ● December 5, 2023
As the first semester of college is coming to an end, Port Chester High School wanted to check up on our former students. While this is a completely new chapter of their life, there are several changes that our alumni are currently facing. These changes are both academically and socially…
Melanie Maurad & Giselle Tlatelpa ● November 21, 2023
Color guard, a group of young students often overlooked amongst other athletic teams and in the grandeur of the PCHS Marching Band. The color guard has accumulated vast accomplishments over the years and developed a great reputation as its own team…
Ariana Pareja, Entertainment Writer ● November 21, 2023
Now that the weather is getting colder it is that time of season. Thanksgiving is approaching which means it’s time to break out the turkey! But it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without some accompanying dishes and desserts as part of the meal. In order to prepare you for the holiday season…
Katherine Callaway, Journalist ● November 7, 2023
Since Halloween is coming up, here is a treat for you! Finding a costume can be very difficult as a teen. Many overthink their costumes or wait until the last minute to decide…
Thomas d’Esperies, Editor-in-Chief ● November 7, 2023
The Port Chester High School Marching Band placed 5th out of 10 bands for the USBands Group 5A national championship at Allentown, PA. The Pride of Port Chester scored a respectable 87.8, earning second place in individual music. Port Chester scored eight points…
By: Katherine Callaway As a 33-year old woman, can you imagine being one of the biggest economic contributors in America? Taylor Swift is an American pop singer-songwriter who tends to write songs about her different…